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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.08, 506.16 and 298.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.08, 506.16 and 298.07 is: 444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.08 : 506.16 = 298.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.08/506.16 = 298.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.08x = 506.16 × 298.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.08x = 150,871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,871.11/339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.94

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